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The Limits of Pluralism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2009

H. F. Woodhouse
Affiliation:
Trinity College, Dublin

Extract

This article touches on several themes grouped around the idea of pluralism. First, I give some examples of it and justify them. Second, I assert that it must have some limits, and third, I suggest criteria to determine these limits. Here I am somewhat tentative because I am opening up areas, a line of approach which is fresh, at least in part. For this reason it is wise not to be dogmatic. I hope others will ponder my ideas and where they stand examination classify, deepen and apply them. I believe my own and others' efforts in these directions will be worth while.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Scottish Journal of Theology Ltd 1981

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